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Charter high school in the United States
Oakland Charter High School
Location
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United States
37°47′11″N 122°13′10″W / 37.78639°N 122.21944°W / 37.78639; -122.21944
Information
TypeCharter high school
MottoHonor Hard Work
Established2007
FounderAmethod Public Schools
ClosedJune 30, 2025 (2025-06-30)
School district
Oakland Unified School District
NCES School ID
062805012041
Principal
Malcolm McArthur
Grades9 to 12
Enrollment359 (June 2025)
ColorBlack/Yellow
MascotMatador
Websiteochs.amethodschools.org

Oakland Charter High School was a charter school in Oakland, California serving high school students, part of Amethod Public Schools. It was established in 2007 and closed in 2025.

History

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Oakland Charter High School was established in 2007, the second in the Amethod Public Schools charter school group,[1] and was authorized by the Oakland Unified School District.[2] It was housed together with Amethod's Oakland Charter Academy at 345 and 301 12th Street in downtown Oakland.[3]

In 2010–2011 the school had 121 students.[4] In the 2019–2020 school year, the school had 461 students;[citation needed] in 2025, enrollment was 359.[5]

In 2016, soil and air testing revealed high levels of trichloroethylene at the 12th Street location; 301 12th Street had formerly been an auto shop.[3] The school relocated for the 2017–18 school year;[citation needed] as of 2025[update] its address was 2433 Coolidge Avenue.[5]

In January 2025, Oakland Charter High School was denied reauthorization by the Oakland Unified School District.[2][6] Amethod appealed to the Alameda County Board of Education, which denied the appeal in April 2025,[7] and the school closed on June 30, 2025 when its authorization expired.[8][9] Approximately 38% of the students enrolled in Oakland Unified School District schools for the following school year.[10]

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The California Department of Education named Oakland Charter High School a California Distinguished School in 2012.[1] Students scored a 961 on the Academic Performance Index in 2010 and 938 in 2011,[11] results that exceeded those of other Oakland high schools except American Indian Public High School[12] and ranking among the top high schools in California.[13] In 2016, GreatSchools ranked it first on its list of the best 15 San Francisco Bay Area high schools for students from low-income families, citing a graduation rate of 85% and a 91% rate of meeting eligibity requirements for California public universities.[14] In 2020, U.S. News & World Report ranked the school 31st among California high schools.[15] In 2023, it was ranked 71st,[16] and in 2025, it was ranked 181st.[5]

The school mascot was the matador; sports teams played in black and yellow.[17]

References

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  1. 1 2 "Our History". AMPS Oakland Charter High School. Archived from the original on December 2, 2024.
  2. 1 2 Ashley McBride (January 16, 2025). "These five Oakland charter schools may close this year". Oaklandside. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  3. 1 2 Darwin BondGraham (August 5, 2016). "Toxic Vapors Discovered Inside Oakland School". East Bay Express. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Enrollment over time - DataQuest(CA Dept. of Education)". dq.cde.ca.gov. Archived from the original on September 25, 2018. Retrieved May 26, 2017.
  5. 1 2 3 "U.S. News Best High Schools: Oakland Charter High School". U.S. News and World Report. 2025. Archived from the original on October 11, 2025. Retrieved July 1, 2026.
  6. ↑ Amanda Hari (February 25, 2025). "Multiple Oakland charter schools facing closures once the school year ends". CBS News. San Francisco. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  7. ↑ Ashley McBride (April 10, 2025). "Oakland Charter High School will likely close, LPS Oakland R&D will stay open". Oaklandside.
  8. ↑ "Oakland Charter High". California School Directory. California Department of Education. Retrieved July 1, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Oakland Charter High School (OCHS) Closure Notice". Amethod Public Schools. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  10. ↑ Ashley McBride (January 15, 2026). "Oakland Unified saw uptick in transitional kindergarten, drastic decline in newcomer enrollment this year". Oaklandside. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  11. ↑ "2010 - 11 APR School Summary - Oakland Charter High". California Department of Education. Archived from the original on December 23, 2014. Retrieved April 14, 2012.
  12. ↑ http://data1.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/Acnt2011/2011GrthAPICo.aspx?cYear=2010-11&cSelect=01,ALAMEDA [dead link]
  13. ↑ "2011 API scores". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on April 19, 2012.
  14. ↑ "Top 15 Bay Area High Schools For Students From Low-Income Families". CBS News. San Francisco. May 3, 2016. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  15. ↑ "Oakland Charter High School Named a 2020 Best School". Downtown Charter Academy. Retrieved July 1, 2026.
  16. ↑ "Three Charter Public Schools Received Top Honors in State and National Rankings by U.S. News & World Report". California Charter Schools Association. September 1, 2023. Retrieved July 1, 2026.
  17. ↑ "Congratulations To Our Oakland Charter High School Matador Boy's Volleyball Team". Amethod Public Schools. 2024. Retrieved July 1, 2026.
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